Faculty and Staff Announcements

Committee Seeks Honorary Degree Nominations

The Commencement Committee invites nominations of candidates for honorary degrees for the December 2011 Commencement ceremony.

Although nominations for candidates who are Idaho residents and/or University of Idaho graduates are encouraged, candidates do not have to be affiliated with Idaho or the University. The deadline to submit nominations is April 15, 2011.

Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals deserving of honor by virtue of scholarly distinction, noteworthy public service or significant contributions to Idaho. Although preference is given to those who are Idaho residents or University of Idaho graduates, the University also honors persons who have made significant contributions to national and international scholarship or public service that advance the principles of academic excellence and public education upon which the University was founded.

No person who is employed by the University, is a member of the affiliate or adjunct faculties, is a member of the Board of Regents or of the Board’s staff, is an incumbent elected governmental official or is employed by a governmental organization with which the University of Idaho regularly does business may be granted an honorary degree until he or she has ceased to hold that position.